Learning outcomes:

This session aligns to the

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

This session will help you:

• understand the characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes
• know the fire hazards in the working environment
• be aware of the significant findings of relevant fire risk assessments
• understand how to practice and promote fire prevention
• be aware of basic fire safety and local fire safety protocols including staff responsibilities during a fire incident
• know the means of raising the fire alarm and the actions to take on hearing the fire alarm
• know instinctively the right action to take if fire breaks out or smoke is detected
• be familiar with the different types of fire extinguishers, state their use and identify the safety precautions associated with their use
• understand the importance of being familiar with evacuation procedures and associated escape routes  

Estimated duration:

• 20 minutes (knowledge chapters)
• 10 minutes (eAssessment)

Last updated:  July 2025